Being married to a sports freak fanatic has its pros and cons. On one side, I love that he's passionate about something (right?!) and that he's so knowledgeable about the topic (SportsCenter has nothing on my baby!). But on the other hand, does managing 12 fantasy football leagues make you an awesome multi-tasker or just plain psycho?? Hmmm...

Anyhow, one thing JG and I both agree on is that college football is the MOST fun sport to watch together (unless the Canes play the Gators and luckily that only happens once every few years) and we love watching College GameDay, especially when a good rivalry is being shown.

I recently came across this listing of the best college football rivalries out there and thought I would share with you guys.

Here's the article by Brandon Farestad-Rittel, a college-savings expert for Kinoli Inc.

1. Ohio State vs. Michigan
I might as well start off with a rivalry that has become so famous it's simply called, "The Game." The two teams have been meeting since 1897, so it's understandable a little hostility has built up. In fact, The Ohio State University website has a whole page dedicated to Beat Michigan Week. Though Michigan has fallen on tough times, electrifying quarterback Denard Robinson provides hope the Wolverines can snap their seven-year losing streak.

2011 Game day: November 26

2. USC vs Notre Dame

Notre Dame and University of Southern California are some of the biggest names in college football, but NCAA penalties and rebuilding years have brought both teams back down to earth. Even so, there's still a lot of excitement when the two teams battle over the Jeweled Shillelagh trophy. If you're a football fan, you probably remember the 2005 "Bush Push" play where USC quarterback Matt Leinart barely sneaks into the end zone with a little help from Reggie Bush. Since then, this game has become a favorite of college football fans in general.

2011 Game day: October 22

3. Alabama vs. Auburn

When you're talking about the biggest rivalry in college football, the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn is always near the top of the list. Though the game has been played since 1893, there has only been one tie. In recent years, fans have made headlines for their over-the-top antics. An Alabaman Crimson Tide fan will soon face felony charges for allegedly poisoning a pair of oak trees on the Auburn campus. While I think that's crossing the line, it's hard to not be a fan of all the funny T-shirts this rivalry produces.

2011 Game day: November 26

4. Oklahoma vs. Texas

Played more than 100 times, the Red River Rivalry often has implications for the Bowl Championship Series National Championship. In 2005, the name was changed from "Red River Shootout" to "Red River Rivalry" to alleviate concerns about promoting gun violence. Currently, Texas has the edge with 18 more wins than Oklahoma in the game's 110-year history. Don't expect to see fans of either team crossing the aisle for a congratulatory handshake any time soon. The division between sides is quite clear.

2011 Game day: October 8

5. Indiana vs. Purdue
Football, basketball, baseball...it really doesn't matter; Indiana and Purdue are rivals in just about anything. Sure, Purdue has put more men on the moon, but Bob Knight is one of the greatest basketball coaches in history. The arguments can go on and on. When it comes to both football and basketball, Purdue has a solid lead in victories. However, Indiana does have five men's NCAA Tournament Championships in basketball to Purdue's zero.

2011 Game day: November 26

6. Army vs. Navy
This year will mark the 112th meeting of these institutions and there's a strong argument that Army vs. Navy is the best college football rivalry around. While neither is an athletic powerhouse, bragging rights are on the line for all the servicemen and women the teams represent. It's an especially emotional match-up for graduating seniors. Since very few go on to play in the NFL, it's often the last game they'll play so everything gets left on the field.

2011 Game day: December 10

7. North Carolina vs. Duke
Even though this is a football-centric list, there's no way to ignore this legendary hoops rivalry. While the two schools annually meet on the gridiron, fanfare for the game is generally lacking. Duke hasn't had a ranked team since 1994 and North Carolina has recently been plagued by scandal. Really, all of the good stuff goes down on the hardwood. At Duke, students camp out for tickets in the "Krzyzewskiville" tent city up to two weeks before the big game. School officials have even installed wi-fi and ethernet ports to help students stay on top of school work.

2011 Football Game day: November 26

2012 Basketball Game days: February 8, March 3

8. BYU vs. Utah
It's pretty tough to leave any rivalry known as "The Holy War" off the list. This one is about more than winning a football game though. Fans also see it as clash of lifestyles and values, as Utah is a public university and Brigham Young is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Even though both teams have left the Mountain West Conference, they have an agreement to continue the game for at least 10 years.

2011 Game day: September 17

9. Florida vs. Georgia (My personal favorite!)

If you've never attended the "Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" you might want to brush up on some tailgating tips before you go. However, the "Cocktail Party" aspect of the name has been downplayed by both universities to discourage alcohol consumption. In my opinion, the official name, "Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic," is seriously boring. At least the game itself is usually exciting. Overall, Georgia has more wins (six or seven, depending on which side you talk to), but Florida has dominated the last two decades.

2011 Game day: October 29

10. Lafayette vs. Lehigh
You don't see a ton of marquee match-ups coming out of the Patriot League, but I can't have a complete list without including the game known only as "The Rivalry." It's the most played match-up in college football history and the 2011 game will make a total of 147 showdowns. Since the schools are located less than 20 miles apart, it's no surprise this one continues to go strong.

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